True to its unique approach to church, Eastminster does not have a single pastor but is led by a team of mostly young adults, who serve in a wide variety of roles.  This team is supported by a number of pastors and bilingual guest preachers.

Here’s our team:

Jonny Barahona, Director of Music is a singer, songwriter, and keyboardist from the South Florida area. For years he’s recorded and traveled with various artists (many in Latin Christian music) and led music in local churches. Jonny is passionate about justice, coffee, and the relationship between art and the church. He lives in Nashville, TN.

Cesar Virto, Hospitality and Logistics began his faith journey in high school, when he was trying to disprove Christianity. He has a bachelor’s degree in Bible, Spanish, and Business from Blue Mountain Christian University. Cesar has been involved in church planning since 2014. He enjoys photography and uses this talent for Eastminster. When Cesar isn’t at Eastminster he enjoys having a cup of coffee and hanging out with his dogs.

Michaela Virto, Hospitality and Logistics has a rich history working in and being a part of the church and ministries. She has a bachelor’s from Georgia College & State university in Business Management and Sociology. She has a knack for organization and that’s what she does for us here at Eastminster. Michaela enjoys a home baked meal and spending time with her husband and dogs.

Jacob Gambrell, Lead Training Hub Partner for Eastminster helps with preaching and worship services at Eastminster. He also works as a Spanish teacher at McGavock High School. He has lived in Bolivia and Chile and earned his M.Div at Vanderbilt Divinity School with an emphasis in religion and economic justice. He is married to his high school sweetheart Hannah and has two crazy kids, a corgi, some guinea pigs, and chickens.

Jacob Hoekwater, Assistant for Music

Lilena Ramirez, Children’s Ministry

Ali Melon, Hospitality and Logistics

Lilia Ramirez, Pastoral Hub Coordinator

Mark DeVries, Pastoral Support